Product Development Scientist

Southern Weed Science Society; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employee discount

Job summary

The Southern Weed Science Society is seeking a Regional Product Development Scientist to lead field research supporting the North American Crop Business. The role requires a Masters Degree in biological sciences and over 5 years experience in crop protection.

This remote position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work within a diverse territory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial crop protection and plant physiology.
• Knowledge in multiple crop protection disciplines.
• Ability to travel 30% to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute national field research programs.
• Work closely with Commercial Teams on product opportunities.
• Assist in implementing product demonstrations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Statistical design

Project delivery

Organizational skills

Education

Masters Degree in biological sciences or agricultural related field

PhD in Entomology or Plant Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Standard and specialized software for data capture and analysis

Job description

The Product Development Team supporting the North American Crop Business is comprised of advanced degreed life‑science and agronomic professionals responsible for designing studies to bring new products to the marketplace in a broad range of crop segments.

Regional Product Development Scientists interact with numerous AMVAC teams in Sales, Marketing, Chemistry, Regulatory and Business Development and provide a unique connection to researchers at academic institutions as well as other independent & 3rd party research teams focused on building AMVAC’s R&D product performance and value.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute national field research programs to grow AMVAC’s annual product development objectives
• Work closely with the Commercial Teams to support the current product line as well as identify new opportunities
• Create strong relationships with key influencers in the region to understand and enhance commercial opportunities affecting speed to market including Universities and private companies
• Work with department peers to implement national R&D programs
• Follow and report on competitive activities within the region and product segments
• Identify strategic opportunities to capture new technology
• Actively participate in key regional and national technical conferences
• Add value to cross functional teams tasked with finding new opportunities
• Assist regional Commercial Teams in the implementation of product demonstrations
• Provide technical training on existing and new products to the regional sales teams, key customers, and others as needed
• Track regional Product Development operational expenses
• Support the Regulatory Affairs Department on issues which may arise during the evaluation of new products or routine questions on registered products, especially in the region

Qualifications

• Masters Degree (biological sciences or agricultural related field) required; PhD in Entomology or Plant Pathology a plus
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial crop protection and plant physiology; specialty crops desired
• Knowledge in multiple crop protection disciplines
• Basic concepts of product development, development planning, and product support
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
• Intuitive thinking, research planning, project delivery
• Statistical design, as well as analysis and interpretation of results
• Leadership, motivation and self‑discipline to work from a home office
• Ability to work in teams while working remotely
• Organizational skills to successfully manage a large, diverse territory
• Use of standard and specialized software for data capture and analysis
• Microsoft Office: WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Willingness and ability to travel between 30% to 40% of the time
• Physical location should be within the research region – RTP (NC, GA, FL, SC, East TN, VA, and Delmarva)

Benefits

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Savings (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employee discount
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
• Remote position
• Company Vehicle Included

Location

Southeast USA

Closing Date

09/30/2026

Date Position Available

13/06/2026